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Fulfilling a Community’s Heart

Two red potatoes, a bundle of uncooked spaghetti, a bag of white rice, a tin can, and a bag of yellow grains are arranged on a wooden surface.

What began in a broom closet of a 146-year-old church in 1992 has now become the lifeblood and soul of the community of Leadville. For more than 34 years, St. George Episcopal Mission’s Community Meals & Pantry has been feeding the hungry both nutritionally and spiritually through committed volunteers, food donations, and a true spirit […]

The ABCs of Your Electric Co-op

A long gravel road stretches straight through open fields toward distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky, with power lines running along one side.

Affordable, board-governed, and community-driven Most of us don’t pay much attention to our electric cooperative except when the monthly bill arrives or when our lights go out unexpectedly. Yet behind every light switch in your home is an organization unlike any other you interact with. As a reader of this magazine, you’ve likely heard this before. But […]

Grilled Succotash Salad

A bowl of salad with zucchini, corn, edamame, creamy orange dressing, lemon wedge, and a pickle, set on a textured placemat with a fork and napkin beside it.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Jeremy Wolgamott After spending 14 years as a chef in New Orleans, Jeremy Wolgamott knows a thing or two about Southern cooking. While the cuisine is often associated with rich, comforting dishes, at The Grandview in Olde Town Arvada, Jeremy highlights its fresher, seasonal side. His grilled succotash salad is a perfect […]

Slow down and breathe deeply in Red Feather Lakes

Large rocks and yellowish shrubs in the foreground, with a calm blue lake, distant trees, and a clear, sunny sky with a few clouds in the background.

Tired of resort-town crowds and interstate gridlock? Then head to the sleepy village of Red Feather Lakes — a warm and welcoming mountain retreat about an hour’s drive from Fort Collins. From its Eastern influences to Western landscapes, September is a fantastic time to explore the area. ENJOY THE LAKESThe Red Feather region lives up to its name, and you can enjoy […]

From Light Switches to Lifelong Habits

A smiling child in an orange shirt stands in front of an open refrigerator, sticking their tongue out playfully, with various drinks and food items visible on the shelves and door.

Do you have energy-saving helpers at home? Teaching your children to build good energy habits saves money on your electric bill today and sets them up for a lifetime of smart energy use. Here’s how to get your family started on a household energy-saving adventure. SAFETY FIRSTWhen it comes to electricity, start with safety basics. […]

Winter Home Prep from Top to Bottom

A person removes a red insulated cover from an outdoor water spigot attached to a brick wall, with a coiled hose visible in the background.

When it comes to keeping a home warm, Alantha Oliver, energy use advisor at Gunnison County Elec-tric Association, said that air sealing and insulation are the two biggest opportunities that people often miss. Air sealing is simple and affordable, she said. Use a caulking gun to seal around window frames, doorframes and baseboards, then check […]

Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp

What This Year’s Campers Had To Say Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp is an annual trip for high school juniors and seniors from across Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming to develop leadership skills, participate in fun activities, and make lifelong friends. Arabella Fitch What was the most valuable lesson you learned? I learned that it is […]

Powering Daily Life

When it comes to electricity, we rarely think twice when we flip on a light switch, brew coffee in the morning, charge our phones, or adjust the thermostat. We simply expect the power to be there — and that’s how it should be because you are a member of Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA), and […]

The Power of Choice: Demand Rate & Time-of-Day Rate: What’s the Difference?

In July, Mountain View Electric Association introduced new rate options for residential and small power members, along with an open enrollment period through October 15. Since then, member questions have helped us better understand where additional information may be helpful and we have expanded the rate options available to residential and small power net meter […]

Network and Security Upgrades

Throughout the last decade, San Isabel Electric has focused on hardening the electric grid by upgrading poles, wires, substations, and equipment to make sure our members can count on us for the electricity they need when they need it. Just as essential as poles and wires is the co-op’s digital infrastructure network. This invisible network […]